In a picturesque coastal village in 1920s France, a young fisherman leads a quiet, monotonous life. His routine is disrupted by the arrival of an enigmatic woman who awakens in him a burning desire and a whirlwind of emotions. This woman, a symbol of a life filled with passion and adventure, unleashes the protagonist's most primitive instincts, causing him to question his loyalty to his simple life and the familial bonds he has cultivated.
As the tension between duty and desire intensifies, the young man feels drawn to an attraction that puts him in conflict with his platonic love, a woman from the village who has been by his side since childhood. The rivalry between these two female figures becomes the driving force of the story; one represents the promise of a different future, while the other embodies the stability he has always known. In a frenzied game of jealousy and secrets, the hidden truths of each character are revealed, putting the young man's life at risk.
Infused with a melancholic atmosphere and a faded cinematography, this masterpiece of silent cinema captures the struggle between desire and responsibility. With music as a constant companion, the film takes us to an emotional climax that reveals the cost of love and the inevitable disillusionment that often accompanies unchecked passions.